Welcome to Paws-a-While
Dedicated to making a difference in the lives of animals.
We believe that every pet deserves a loving home and a chance at a happy life. That’s why we focus on pet adoptions, giving rescued and shelter pets a second chance, and on mass sterilisation campaigns and community education, giving pets in under-resourced communities a chance at a healthy, happy life while supporting responsible pet ownership.
Paws-a-While proudly works with, supports, endorses, and promotes only reputable, responsible organisations and businesses committed to ethical animal welfare.
A community united for animals.
Our mission is simple: fewer homeless pets, fewer cases of cruelty, and more happy homes.
Paws-a-While began in 2021 as a small event to raise awareness about the urgent need for pet adoption and responsible pet ownership. Today, it’s a thriving, passionate community of animal lovers, volunteers, and organisations dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of pets and people alike.
Each month, we host vibrant, pet-friendly events on the Sea Point Promenade, bringing together over 30 welfare organisations and trusted pet care brands. These events provide families with the chance to meet animals looking for homes, learn about responsible pet ownership, and access support and resources for caring for their pets.
Since our founding, Paws-a-While has facilitated close to 1,000 successful adoptions, creating countless happy homes and working to reduce the number of animals in shelters and euthanasia rates. Beyond adoptions, our events foster shared purpose, encourage volunteerism, and highlight the work of ethical, responsible animal welfare organisations.
Paws-a-While is more than an event – it’s a movement that strengthens our community, spreads compassion, and builds a kinder future for animals and the people who love them.
Sterilise to save lives.
Sterilisation isn’t just medical—it’s meaningful. It’s prevention with purpose.
We step in together with communities, partner organisations, corporates, local government, and the public – each contributing what we can, whether through funding, transport, manpower, or expertise – to address pet overpopulation, a root cause of suffering, before it begins. Through education and large-scale spay/neuter drives, we work to break the cycle of unwanted litters, reduce the number of animals at risk, and support healthier pets, stronger communities, and greater compassion and empathy. Each animal we sterilise is also vaccinated and treated for parasites, including ticks, fleas, and worms, ensuring they are healthy and cared for.
In 2025, through working together, we completed over 600 sterilisations in Lavender Hill. Building on this success, our focus in 2026 is on achieving 90% sterilisation coverage in Lavender Hill before expanding into Steenberg and Retreat. We conduct a thorough census of each community, including pet owners’ employment status, and have learned that when financial barriers are removed, owners are eager to sterilise their pets to ensure their health and wellbeing.
Thanks to generous donors, funds raised at our events, and support from the City of Cape Town, we’ve helped fund hundreds of sterilisations in communities like Lavender Hill.
Each procedure means fewer strays, healthier pets, and brighter futures.
Sponsorship
Our Top Sponsors
Join us in making systemic, sustainable change.
Our Changemaker Tier invites companies, foundations, and conscious brands to directly support the core of what we do – As a CSR partner, your business will not only align with meaningful animal welfare but also receive public recognition across our channels and events.
Our Ultimate Goal
Together, we can ensure that every pet owner has the tools they need to provide a loving and safe environment for their furry friends.
Latest News
Our Events
Join us on the first Sunday of every month at the vibrant Sea Point Promenade, where our pet adoption
and pet care fair transforms 199 Beach Road into a haven for pets in need of loving homes and compassionate care.
Stay tuned for exciting events, pawjects, and news you won’t want to miss!
